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Public high school · Central Islip Union Free School District · Central Islip, New York

Central Islip Senior High School

Central Islip Senior High School rates 5.4, right at the middle of Central Islip Union Free School District's high schools, whose rated median is 5.4.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.4this school

5.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Central Islip Union Free School District median is 5.4.

#3,622 of 4,744 schools in New York · Central Islip Union Free School District: 1 high schools rated, median 5.4

The brief

A Central Islip Union Free School District high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,622 of 4,744 schools in New York and 5 of 8 in Central Islip Union Free School District.

Central Islip Senior High School is listed in Central Islip Union Free School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math83%511 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading81%487 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 82% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.4
25% of the rating
Academics
9.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
3.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11722; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Central Islip Senior High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$110,365
Median home value
$407,100
Median rent
$2,094/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
9.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
47
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
47
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
6.7% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
19 sports
10 boys' · 9 girls' · 29 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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  8. Central Islip Senior High Schoolthis school
    5.4
Seven grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and seven rate higher than Central Islip Senior High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Central Islip Senior High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Central Islip Senior High School is a public high school located in Central Islip, New York, serving students in grades 9 through 12 2. It operates as part of the Central Islip Union Free School District 2. The district's mission focuses on enabling students to fulfill their potential and become responsible adults in a diverse world, providing equitable learning opportunities in a safe environment 1. Dr. Sharon A. Dungee serves as the Superintendent of Schools 1. The school community emphasizes pride and belonging, with staff noting recent improvements such as a new auditorium, fields, and technology 1. Dr. Anthony Griffin, an English and Drama teacher, highlights the school's history and the positive changes that have occurred since his time as a student 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.centralislip.k12.ny.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Central Islip Senior High School serve?

Central Islip Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Central Islip Senior High School?

Central Islip Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Islip Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Islip Senior High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Islip Senior High School rank in NY?

Central Islip Senior High School ranks #3,622 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Central Islip Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Islip Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Central Islip Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Islip Senior High School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Central Islip Senior High School a charter school?

No, Central Islip Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central Islip Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Central Islip Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Islip Senior High School?

65.7% of students at Central Islip Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,597
Student-teacher ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
153
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
4-year graduation
80.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#5 of 8
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$30,304
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 11722)
38,443
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
34.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.